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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.73, 537.41 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.73, 537.41 and 236.23 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.73 : 537.41 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.73/537.41 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.73x = 537.41 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.73x = 126,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,952.36/357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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