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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 526.49 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 526.49 and 235.80 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 526.49 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/526.49 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 526.49 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 124,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,146.34/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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