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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.18 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.18 and 163.09 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.18 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.18 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.18 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 85,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162.21/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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