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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 494.96 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 494.96 and 232.94 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 494.96 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/494.96 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 494.96 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 115,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,295.98/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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