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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 534.56 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 534.56 and 234.42 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 534.56 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/534.56 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 534.56 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 125,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,311.70/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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