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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.15 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.15 and 232.90 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.15 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.15 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.15 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 123,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,704.84/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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