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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 534 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 534 and 233.79 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 534 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/534 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 534 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 124,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,843.86/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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