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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 535.68 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 535.68 and 235.68 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 535.68 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/535.68 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 535.68 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 126,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,249.06/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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