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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 531.93 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 531.93 and 233.22 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 531.93 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/531.93 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 531.93 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 124,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,056.71/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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