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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 534.35 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 534.35 and 233.92 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 534.35 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/534.35 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 534.35 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 124,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,995.15/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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