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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.69 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.69 and 234.90 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.69 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.69 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.69 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 125,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,598.68/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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