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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.43, 520.41 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.43, 520.41 and 231.45 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.43 : 520.41 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.43/520.41 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.43x = 520.41 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.43x = 120,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,448.89/347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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