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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 496.19 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 496.19 and 233.61 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 496.19 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/496.19 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 496.19 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 115,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,912.46/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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