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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 495.40 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 495.40 and 234.51 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 495.40 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/495.40 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 495.40 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 116,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,177.04/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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