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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 535.29 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 535.29 and 235.36 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 535.29 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/535.29 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 535.29 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 125,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,985.85/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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