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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 494.73 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 494.73 and 234.21 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 494.73 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/494.73 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 494.73 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 115,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,870.71/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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