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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 523.98 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 523.98 and 232.34 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 523.98 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/523.98 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 523.98 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 121,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,738.89/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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