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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 531.17 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 531.17 and 230.82 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 531.17 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/531.17 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 531.17 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 122,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,600.85/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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