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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 527.85 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 527.85 and 230.70 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 527.85 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/527.85 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 527.85 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 121,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,775.00/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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