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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 530.88 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 530.88 and 232.56 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 530.88 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/530.88 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 530.88 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 123,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,461.45/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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