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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 526.51 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 526.51 and 235.74 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 526.51 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/526.51 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 526.51 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 124,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,119.47/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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