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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 538.28 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 538.28 and 236.95 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 538.28 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/538.28 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 538.28 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 127,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,545.45/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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