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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.32 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.32 and 236.40 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.32 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.32 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.32 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 127,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,022.45/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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