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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.36 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.36 and 232.74 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.36 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.36 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.36 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 123,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,668.73/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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