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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.67 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.67 and 233.23 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.67 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.67 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.67 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 124,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,234.62/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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