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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 527.46 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 527.46 and 236.20 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.46 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.46 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.46 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 124,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,586.05/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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