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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.90 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.90 and 162.65 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.90 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.90 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.90 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 84,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,883.61/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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