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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 537.62 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 537.62 and 230.26 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 537.62 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/537.62 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 537.62 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 123,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792.38/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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