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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 497.19 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 497.19 and 234.36 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 497.19 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/497.19 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 497.19 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 116,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,520.28/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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