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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.57, 529.92 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.57, 529.92 and 235.85 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.57 : 529.92 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.57/529.92 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.57x = 529.92 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.57x = 124,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,981.63/352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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