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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 494.74 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 494.74 and 234.51 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 494.74 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/494.74 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 494.74 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 116,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021.48/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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