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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 521.22 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 521.22 and 238.68 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 521.22 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/521.22 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 521.22 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 124,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,404.79/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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