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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 494.87 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 494.87 and 234.28 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 494.87 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/494.87 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 494.87 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 115,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,935.74/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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