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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 535.02 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 535.02 and 235.56 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 535.02 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/535.02 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 535.02 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 126,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,029.31/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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