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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 494.56 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 494.56 and 234.38 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 494.56 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/494.56 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 494.56 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 115,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,914.97/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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