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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 525.36 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 525.36 and 235.02 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 525.36 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/525.36 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 525.36 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 123,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,470.11/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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