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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.32 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.32 and 232.60 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.32 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.32 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.32 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 121,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,491.63/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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