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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.23 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.23 and 235.04 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.23 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.23 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.23 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 125,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,797.78/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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