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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 495.03 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 495.03 and 234.10 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 495.03 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/495.03 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 495.03 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 115,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,886.52/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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