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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 495.36 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 495.36 and 234.61 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 495.36 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/495.36 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 495.36 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 116,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,216.41/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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