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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 535.59 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 535.59 and 235.11 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 535.59 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/535.59 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 535.59 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 125,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922.56/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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