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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.54 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.54 and 231.92 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.54 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.54 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.54 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 120,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,951.79/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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