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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.78, 530.36 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.78, 530.36 and 230.06 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.78 : 530.36 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.78/530.36 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.78x = 530.36 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.78x = 122,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,014.62/353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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