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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 536.75 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 536.75 and 235.39 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 536.75 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/536.75 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 536.75 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 126,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,345.58/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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