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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.19, 530.39 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.19, 530.39 and 231.38 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.19 : 530.39 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.19/530.39 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.19x = 530.39 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.19x = 122,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,721.64/353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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