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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 533.73 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 533.73 and 234.39 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 533.73 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/533.73 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 533.73 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 125,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100.97/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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