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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.79 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.79 and 234.09 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.79 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.79 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.79 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 124,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,954.90/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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