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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.32 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.32 and 234.65 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.32 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.32 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.32 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 125,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,378.19/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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