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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 494.65 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 494.65 and 234.37 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 494.65 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/494.65 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 494.65 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 115,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,931.12/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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