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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 535.11 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 535.11 and 236.05 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 535.11 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/535.11 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 535.11 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 126,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,312.72/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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