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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 527.87 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 527.87 and 230.88 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 527.87 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/527.87 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 527.87 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 121,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,873.47/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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