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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 533.21 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 533.21 and 234.59 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 533.21 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/533.21 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 533.21 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 125,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,081.89/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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