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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 521.12 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 521.12 and 238.50 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 521.12 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/521.12 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 521.12 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 124,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,285.93/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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