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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 538.47 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 538.47 and 231.54 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 538.47 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/538.47 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 538.47 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 124,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,677.34/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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