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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 532.80 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 532.80 and 234.08 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 532.80 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/532.80 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 532.80 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 124,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,717.82/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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