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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 536.35 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 536.35 and 236.07 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 536.35 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/536.35 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 536.35 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 126,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,616.06/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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