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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 530.68 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 530.68 and 230.40 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 530.68 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/530.68 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 530.68 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 122,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,268.67/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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