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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533.06 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533.06 and 233.97 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533.06 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533.06 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533.06 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 124,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,718.88/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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