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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 529.70 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 529.70 and 231.85 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 529.70 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/529.70 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 529.70 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 122,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,809.79/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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