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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 529.47 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 529.47 and 231.66 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 529.47 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/529.47 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 529.47 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 122,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,657.02/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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