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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 536.31 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 536.31 and 236.04 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 536.31 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/536.31 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 536.31 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 126,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,588.55/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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