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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 529.83 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 529.83 and 231.12 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 529.83 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/529.83 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 529.83 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 122,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,454.31/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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