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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.09 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.09 and 236.11 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.09 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.09 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.09 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 126,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,812.32/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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