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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495.18 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495.18 and 234.60 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495.18 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495.18 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495.18 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 116,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,169.23/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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