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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.59, 531.59 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.59, 531.59 and 231.30 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.59 : 531.59 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.59/531.59 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.59x = 531.59 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.59x = 122,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,955.61/354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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