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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 538.45 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 538.45 and 235.71 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 538.45 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/538.45 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 538.45 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 126,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,917.46/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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