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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 495.05 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 495.05 and 234.65 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 495.05 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/495.05 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 495.05 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 116,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,165.31/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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