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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 521 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 521 and 232.16 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 521 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/521 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 521 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 120,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,955.36/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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