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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 534.90 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 534.90 and 235.48 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 534.90 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/534.90 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 534.90 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 125,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,958.25/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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