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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 531.63 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 531.63 and 233.06 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 531.63 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/531.63 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 531.63 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 123,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,901.69/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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