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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 536.54 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 536.54 and 236.88 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 536.54 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/536.54 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 536.54 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 127,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,094.41/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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