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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 530.08 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 530.08 and 230.08 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 530.08 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/530.08 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 530.08 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 121,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,960.81/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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