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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 522.40 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 522.40 and 232.76 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 522.40 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/522.40 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 522.40 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 121,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,594.55/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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