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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.42 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.42 and 155.78 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.42 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.42 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.42 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 81,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,382.59/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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