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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 535.89 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 535.89 and 235.56 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 535.89 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/535.89 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 535.89 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 126,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,230.98/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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