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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 522.78 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 522.78 and 218.20 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 522.78 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/522.78 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 522.78 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 114,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,067.98/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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