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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 523.56 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 523.56 and 233.97 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 523.56 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/523.56 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 523.56 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 122,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,497.33/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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