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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 537.58 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 537.58 and 235.68 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 537.58 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/537.58 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 537.58 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 126,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,696.85/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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