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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 529.61 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 529.61 and 231.42 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 529.61 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/529.61 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 529.61 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 122,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,562.35/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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