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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.34 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.34 and 235.61 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.34 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.34 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.34 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 126,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,367.07/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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