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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.55 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.55 and 230.34 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.55 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.55 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.55 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 121,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,515.87/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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