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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 524.25 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 524.25 and 234.19 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 524.25 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/524.25 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 524.25 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 122,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,772.80/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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