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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 536.02 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 536.02 and 234.88 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 536.02 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/536.02 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 536.02 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 125,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,898.45/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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