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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.84 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.84 and 232.48 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.84 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.84 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.84 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 123,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,642.16/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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