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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.90 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.90 and 232.38 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.90 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.90 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.90 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 123,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,602.92/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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