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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 533.39 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 533.39 and 233.64 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 533.39 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/533.39 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 533.39 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 124,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.24/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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