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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 530.43 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 530.43 and 231.97 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 530.43 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/530.43 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 530.43 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 123,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,043.64/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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