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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 535.68 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 535.68 and 235.62 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 535.68 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/535.68 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 535.68 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 126,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,216.92/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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