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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 537.86 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 537.86 and 235.30 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 537.86 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/537.86 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 537.86 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 126,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,558.46/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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