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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 528.99 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 528.99 and 236.02 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 528.99 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/528.99 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 528.99 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 124,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,852.22/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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