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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 531.95 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 531.95 and 233.22 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 531.95 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/531.95 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 531.95 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 124,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,060.21/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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