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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 523.52 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 523.52 and 233.51 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 523.52 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/523.52 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 523.52 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 122,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,249.05/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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