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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.38 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.38 and 235.44 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.38 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.38 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.38 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 123,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,930.91/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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