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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 533.42 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 533.42 and 233.98 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 533.42 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/533.42 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 533.42 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 124,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,809.61/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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