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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.59, 536.00 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.59, 536.00 and 233.81 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.59 : 536.00 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.59/536.00 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.59x = 536.00 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.59x = 125,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,320.06/357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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