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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 494.64 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 494.64 and 234.35 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 494.64 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/494.64 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 494.64 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 115,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,916.41/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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