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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 536.82 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 536.82 and 236.45 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 536.82 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/536.82 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 536.82 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 126,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,931.09/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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