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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 527.36 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 527.36 and 236.30 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 527.36 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/527.36 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 527.36 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 124,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,615.17/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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