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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.63 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.63 and 236.45 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.63 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.63 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.63 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 124,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,754.29/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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