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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 527.82 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 527.82 and 230.60 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 527.82 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/527.82 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 527.82 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 121,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,715.29/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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