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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.85, 495.23 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.85, 495.23 and 234.63 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.85 : 495.23 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.85/495.23 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.85x = 495.23 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.85x = 116,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,194.64/358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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