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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 528.31 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 528.31 and 234.86 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 528.31 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/528.31 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 528.31 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 124,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,078.89/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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