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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 525.54 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 525.54 and 235.52 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 525.54 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/525.54 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 525.54 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 123,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,775.18/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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