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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.39 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.39 and 234.81 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.39 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.39 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.39 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 116,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,322.53/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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