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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 527.97 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 527.97 and 236.20 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 527.97 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/527.97 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 527.97 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 124,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,705.74/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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