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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 536.55 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 536.55 and 235.90 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 536.55 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/536.55 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 536.55 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 126,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,572.15/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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