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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.08 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.08 and 233.52 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.08 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.08 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.08 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 122,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,149.64/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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