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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 528.72 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 528.72 and 236.32 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 528.72 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/528.72 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 528.72 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 124,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,947.11/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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