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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.53 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.53 and 236.67 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.53 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.53 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.53 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 126,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,980.56/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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