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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 524.07 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 524.07 and 240.60 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 524.07 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/524.07 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 524.07 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 126,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,091.24/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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