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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 525.17 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 525.17 and 234.83 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 525.17 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/525.17 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 525.17 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 123,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,321.87/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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