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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 525.08 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 525.08 and 234.43 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 525.08 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/525.08 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 525.08 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 123,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093.78/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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