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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 536.27 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 536.27 and 235.63 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 536.27 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/536.27 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 536.27 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 126,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,361.30/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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