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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 536.80 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 536.80 and 235.24 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 536.80 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/536.80 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 536.80 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 126,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,278.41/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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