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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 527.92 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 527.92 and 230.24 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 527.92 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/527.92 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 527.92 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 121,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,549.04/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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