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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 494.97 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 494.97 and 234.38 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 494.97 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/494.97 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 494.97 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 116,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011.07/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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