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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.20 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.20 and 235.50 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.20 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.20 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.20 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 126,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,746.10/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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