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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.80 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.80 and 236.03 is: 354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.80 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.80 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.80 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 127,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,173.74/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.05

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