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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 537.90 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 537.90 and 236.64 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 537.90 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/537.90 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 537.90 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 127,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,288.66/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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