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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 526.85 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 526.85 and 236.06 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 526.85 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/526.85 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 526.85 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 124,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,368.21/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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