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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 495.11 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 495.11 and 232.76 is: 321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 495.11 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/495.11 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 495.11 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 115,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,243.62/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.22

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