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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.75, 530.61 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.75, 530.61 and 232.77 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.75 : 530.61 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.75/530.61 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.75x = 530.61 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.75x = 123,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,510.09/353.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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