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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 528.86 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 528.86 and 230.91 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 528.86 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/528.86 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 528.86 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 122,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,117.91/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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