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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 527.70 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 527.70 and 231.20 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 527.70 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/527.70 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 527.70 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 122,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,004.24/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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