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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 521.24 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 521.24 and 230.18 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 521.24 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/521.24 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 521.24 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 119,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,979.02/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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