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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 532.98 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 532.98 and 233.89 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 532.98 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/532.98 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 532.98 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 124,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,657.36/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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