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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 523.04 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 523.04 and 233.25 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 523.04 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/523.04 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 523.04 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 121,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,997.91/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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