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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 534.56 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 534.56 and 234.51 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 534.56 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/534.56 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 534.56 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 125,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,358.49/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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