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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 527.34 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 527.34 and 235.76 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 527.34 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/527.34 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 527.34 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 124,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,325.68/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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