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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 531.36 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 531.36 and 233.55 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 531.36 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/531.36 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 531.36 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 124,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,099.13/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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