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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 533.96 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 533.96 and 234.34 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 533.96 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/533.96 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 533.96 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 125,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,126.27/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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