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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 532.60 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 532.60 and 233.42 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 532.60 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/532.60 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 532.60 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 124,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,319.49/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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