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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 537.03 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 537.03 and 236.38 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 537.03 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/537.03 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 537.03 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 126,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,943.15/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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