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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 495.57 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 495.57 and 234.89 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 495.57 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/495.57 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 495.57 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 116,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,401.96/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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