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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 535.41 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 535.41 and 235.02 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 535.41 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/535.41 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 535.41 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 125,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,832.06/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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