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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.70 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.70 and 231.53 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.70 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.70 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.70 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 120,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,553.91/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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