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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 521.97 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 521.97 and 233.60 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 521.97 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/521.97 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 521.97 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 121,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,929.58/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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