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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 538.23 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 538.23 and 235.63 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 538.23 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/538.23 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 538.23 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 126,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,823.13/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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