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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 527.24 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 527.24 and 236.15 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 527.24 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/527.24 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 527.24 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 124,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,507.66/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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