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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 535.57 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 535.57 and 234.47 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 535.57 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/535.57 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 535.57 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 125,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,575.10/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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