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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.99 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.99 and 234.19 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.99 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.99 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.99 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 125,056.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,056.37/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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