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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.21 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.21 and 165.21 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.21 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.21 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.21 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 86,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,273.49/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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