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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 529.74 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 529.74 and 231.63 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 529.74 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/529.74 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 529.74 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 122,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,703.68/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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