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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.69, 524.70 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.69, 524.70 and 235.40 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.69 : 524.70 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.69/524.70 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.69x = 524.70 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.69x = 123,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.76/350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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