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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 529.56 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 529.56 and 231.24 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 529.56 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/529.56 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 529.56 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 122,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,455.45/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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