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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536.42 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536.42 and 236.12 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536.42 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536.42 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536.42 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 126,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,657.40/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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