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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.29 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.29 and 234.63 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.29 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.29 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.29 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 116,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,208.72/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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