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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 532.74 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 532.74 and 233.34 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 532.74 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/532.74 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 532.74 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 124,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,309.55/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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