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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.31 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.31 and 230.51 is: 345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.31 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.31 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.31 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 121,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,547.59/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.70

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