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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 534.45 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 534.45 and 235.56 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 534.45 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/534.45 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 534.45 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 125,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,893.60/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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