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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 494.91 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 494.91 and 234.32 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 494.91 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/494.91 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 494.91 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 115,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,964.84/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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