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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.94 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.94 and 234.28 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.94 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.94 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.94 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 125,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,091.46/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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