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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 523.19 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 523.19 and 231.39 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 523.19 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/523.19 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 523.19 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 121,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,061.51/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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