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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 534.56 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 534.56 and 234.81 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 534.56 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/534.56 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 534.56 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 125,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,518.86/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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