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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.64 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.64 and 239.18 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.64 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.64 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.64 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 125,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,005.04/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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