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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 535.77 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 535.77 and 235.80 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 535.77 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/535.77 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 535.77 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 126,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,334.57/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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