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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522.12 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 522.12 and 321.36 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522.12 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522.12 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522.12 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 167,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,788.48/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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