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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 537.62 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 537.62 and 236.65 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 537.62 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/537.62 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 537.62 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 127,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,228.36/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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