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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 537.16 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 537.16 and 236.64 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 537.16 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/537.16 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 537.16 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 127,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,113.54/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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