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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 528.27 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 528.27 and 230.80 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 528.27 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/528.27 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 528.27 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 121,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,924.72/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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