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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.84 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.84 and 230.48 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.84 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.84 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.84 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 121,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,887.04/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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