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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 519.89 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 519.89 and 231.53 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 519.89 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/519.89 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 519.89 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 120,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,366.37/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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