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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 495.36 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 495.36 and 234.32 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 495.36 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/495.36 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 495.36 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 116,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,072.76/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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