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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 535.41 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 535.41 and 235.44 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 535.41 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/535.41 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 535.41 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 126,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,056.93/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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