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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 495.04 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 495.04 and 234.39 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 495.04 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/495.04 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 495.04 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 116,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,032.43/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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