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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 532.80 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 532.80 and 233.76 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 532.80 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/532.80 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 532.80 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 124,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,547.33/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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