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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 536.46 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 536.46 and 236.16 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 536.46 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/536.46 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 536.46 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 126,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,690.39/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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