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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 524.88 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 524.88 and 234.44 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 524.88 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/524.88 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 524.88 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 123,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,052.87/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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