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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 535.54 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 535.54 and 235.38 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 535.54 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/535.54 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 535.54 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 126,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054.23/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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