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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 525.32 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 525.32 and 234.60 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 525.32 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/525.32 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 525.32 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 123,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.07/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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