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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 495.35 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 495.35 and 234.31 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 495.35 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/495.35 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 495.35 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 116,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,065.46/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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