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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 535.20 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 535.20 and 234.76 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 535.20 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/535.20 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 535.20 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 125,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,643.55/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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