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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 495.14 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 495.14 and 234.52 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 495.14 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/495.14 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 495.14 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 116,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,120.23/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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