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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.90, 540.59 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.90, 540.59 and 236.88 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.90 : 540.59 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.90/540.59 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.90x = 540.59 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.90x = 128,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,053.77/359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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