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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.89 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.89 and 233.34 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.89 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.89 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.89 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 124,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,344.55/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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