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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 535.28 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 535.28 and 234.95 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 535.28 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/535.28 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 535.28 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 125,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,760.18/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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