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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 534.87 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 534.87 and 235.17 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 534.87 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/534.87 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 534.87 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 125,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,785.38/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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