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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 494.86 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 494.86 and 234.46 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 494.86 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/494.86 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 494.86 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 116,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,025.35/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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