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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 535.98 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 535.98 and 235.89 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 535.98 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/535.98 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 535.98 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 126,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,432.32/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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