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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.28 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.28 and 230.24 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.28 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.28 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.28 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 121,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,400.95/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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