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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 538.53 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 538.53 and 236.40 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 538.53 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/538.53 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 538.53 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 127,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,309.94/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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