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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 534.77 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 534.77 and 234.86 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 534.77 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/534.77 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 534.77 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 125,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,592.23/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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