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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 527.60 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 527.60 and 230.24 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 527.60 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/527.60 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 527.60 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 121,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,474.62/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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