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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.80 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.80 and 235.60 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.80 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.80 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.80 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 126,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,234.48/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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