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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.75, 495.10 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.75, 495.10 and 234.74 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 495.10 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/495.10 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 495.10 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 116,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,220.42/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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