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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.00, 534.48 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.00, 534.48 and 234.89 is: 351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.00 : 534.48 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.00/534.48 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.00x = 534.48 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.00x = 125,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,544.01/357.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.67

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