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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.82 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.82 and 233.65 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.82 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.82 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.82 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 124,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,493.39/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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