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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.04 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.04 and 234.38 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.04 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.04 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.04 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 125,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,167.12/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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