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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 535.08 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 535.08 and 235.32 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 535.08 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/535.08 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 535.08 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 125,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,915.03/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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