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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.32 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.32 and 246.10 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.32 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.32 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.32 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 128,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,542.95/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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