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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495 and 234.45 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 116,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,052.75/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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