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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 534.08 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 534.08 and 233.60 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 534.08 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/534.08 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 534.08 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 124,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,761.09/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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