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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 522.11 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 522.11 and 165.38 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 522.11 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/522.11 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 522.11 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 86,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,344.35/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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