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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 523.40 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 523.40 and 233.32 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 523.40 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/523.40 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 523.40 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 122,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,119.69/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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