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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 536.24 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 536.24 and 233.91 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 536.24 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/536.24 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 536.24 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 125,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,431.90/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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