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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 528.36 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 528.36 and 230.79 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 528.36 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/528.36 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 528.36 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 121,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,940.20/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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