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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.51 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.51 and 236.85 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.51 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.51 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.51 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 127,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,309.24/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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