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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 494.57 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 494.57 and 234.11 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 494.57 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/494.57 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 494.57 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 115,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,785.60/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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