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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 532.68 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 532.68 and 233.72 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 532.68 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/532.68 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 532.68 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 124,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,497.97/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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