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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 535.82 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 535.82 and 235.53 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 535.82 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/535.82 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 535.82 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 126,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,200.51/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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