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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.81 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.81 and 236.01 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.81 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.81 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.81 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 126,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691.35/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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