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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 524.82 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 524.82 and 234.50 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 524.82 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/524.82 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 524.82 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 123,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,070.29/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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