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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 496.07 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 496.07 and 233.45 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 496.07 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/496.07 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 496.07 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 115,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,807.54/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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