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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 535.29 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 535.29 and 235.09 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 535.29 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/535.29 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 535.29 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 125,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,841.33/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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