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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 534.79 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 534.79 and 234.88 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 534.79 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/534.79 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 534.79 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 125,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,610.30/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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