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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 495.72 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 495.72 and 234.99 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 495.72 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/495.72 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 495.72 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 116,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,489.24/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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