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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.66, 527.61 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.66, 527.61 and 236.55 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.66 : 527.61 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.66/527.61 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.66x = 527.61 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.66x = 124,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,806.15/352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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