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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 494.82 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 494.82 and 234.24 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 494.82 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/494.82 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 494.82 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 115,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,906.64/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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