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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 527.73 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 527.73 and 230.16 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 527.73 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/527.73 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 527.73 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 121,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,461.47/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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