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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 519.93 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 519.93 and 231.24 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 519.93 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/519.93 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 519.93 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 120,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,228.61/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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