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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 494.75 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 494.75 and 234.51 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 494.75 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/494.75 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 494.75 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 116,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,022.65/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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