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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.37 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.37 and 232.29 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.37 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.37 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.37 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 123,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,896.52/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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