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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 536.46 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 536.46 and 235.76 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 536.46 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/536.46 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 536.46 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 126,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,472.24/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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