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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.43 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.43 and 230.22 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.43 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.43 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.43 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 121,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,424.93/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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