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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 522.24 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 522.24 and 232.93 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 522.24 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/522.24 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 522.24 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 121,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,645.36/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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