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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 523.62 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 523.62 and 233.80 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 523.62 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/523.62 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 523.62 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 122,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422.36/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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