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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 538.26 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 538.26 and 231.04 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 538.26 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/538.26 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 538.26 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 124,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,359.59/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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