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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.35, 526.98 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.35, 526.98 and 235.85 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.35 : 526.98 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.35/526.98 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.35x = 526.98 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.35x = 124,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,288.23/351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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