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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 534.36 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 534.36 and 235.55 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 534.36 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/534.36 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 534.36 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 125,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,868.50/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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