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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 532.95 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 532.95 and 234.01 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 532.95 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/532.95 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 532.95 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 124,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,715.63/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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