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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.90 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.90 and 234.20 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.90 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.90 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.90 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 125,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,273.58/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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