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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.95, 530.23 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.95, 530.23 and 231.84 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.95 : 530.23 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.95/530.23 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.95x = 530.23 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.95x = 122,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.81/353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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