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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 534.88 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 534.88 and 234.93 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 534.88 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/534.88 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 534.88 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 125,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,659.13/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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