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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 495.84 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 495.84 and 234.69 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 495.84 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/495.84 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 495.84 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 116,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,368.69/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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