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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.46 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.46 and 155.72 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.46 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.46 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.46 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 81,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,357.47/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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