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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 533.96 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 533.96 and 234.32 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 533.96 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/533.96 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 533.96 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 125,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,117.51/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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