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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 536.63 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 536.63 and 236.33 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 536.63 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/536.63 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 536.63 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 126,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,819.68/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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