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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 529.85 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 529.85 and 231.74 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 529.85 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/529.85 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 529.85 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 122,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,787.44/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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