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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 530.76 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 530.76 and 231.96 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 530.76 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/530.76 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 530.76 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 123,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,115.09/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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