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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 494.89 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 494.89 and 234.37 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 494.89 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/494.89 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 494.89 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 115,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,987.37/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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