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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.20 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.20 and 230.08 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.20 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.20 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.20 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 121,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,298.18/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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