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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 537.44 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 537.44 and 236.93 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 537.44 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/537.44 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 537.44 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 127,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,331.79/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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