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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 523.76 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 523.76 and 233.71 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 523.76 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/523.76 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 523.76 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 122,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,405.47/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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