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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.37, 535.48 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.37, 535.48 and 235.41 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.37 : 535.48 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.37/535.48 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.37x = 535.48 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.37x = 126,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054.75/357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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