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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.54 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.54 and 230.02 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.54 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.54 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.54 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 121,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,342.11/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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