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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 532.74 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 532.74 and 233.64 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 532.74 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/532.74 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 532.74 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 124,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,469.37/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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