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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 529.62 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 529.62 and 231.60 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 529.62 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/529.62 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 529.62 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 122,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659.99/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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