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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 529.11 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 529.11 and 231.29 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 529.11 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/529.11 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 529.11 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 122,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,377.85/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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