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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.17 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.17 and 233.13 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.17 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.17 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.17 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 124,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,063.63/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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