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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 528.81 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 528.81 and 231.51 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 528.81 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/528.81 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 528.81 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 122,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,424.80/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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