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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 536 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 536 and 235.84 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 536 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/536 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 536 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 126,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,410.24/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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