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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 532.26 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 532.26 and 232.96 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 532.26 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/532.26 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 532.26 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 123,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,995.29/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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