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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 522.44 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 522.44 and 155.75 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 522.44 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/522.44 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 522.44 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 81,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.03/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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