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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 527.40 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 527.40 and 236.67 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 527.40 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/527.40 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 527.40 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 124,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,819.76/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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