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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.08 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.08 and 231.72 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.08 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.08 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.08 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 122,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.42/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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