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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 538.16 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 538.16 and 236.73 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 538.16 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/538.16 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 538.16 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 127,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,397.43/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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