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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 523.14 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 523.14 and 235.48 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 523.14 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/523.14 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 523.14 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 123,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,189.01/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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