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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 523.87 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 523.87 and 233.62 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 523.87 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/523.87 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 523.87 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 122,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,384.62/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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