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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.64 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.64 and 231.28 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.64 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.64 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.64 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 122,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,495.14/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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