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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 536.73 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 536.73 and 234.63 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 536.73 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/536.73 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 536.73 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 125,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,932.96/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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