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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 494.92 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 494.92 and 234.40 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 494.92 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/494.92 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 494.92 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 116,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,009.25/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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