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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 522.03 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 522.03 and 232.52 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 522.03 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/522.03 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 522.03 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 121,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,378.64/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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