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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 532.26 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 532.26 and 233.87 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 532.26 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/532.26 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 532.26 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 124,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,476.98/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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