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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 522.27 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 522.27 and 256.95 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 522.27 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/522.27 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 522.27 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 134,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,197.28/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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