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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 533.79 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 533.79 and 234.22 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 533.79 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/533.79 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 533.79 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 125,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024.29/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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