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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 535.25 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 535.25 and 233.54 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 535.25 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/535.25 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 535.25 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 124,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,998.44/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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