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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.38 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.38 and 238.96 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.38 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.38 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.38 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 124,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827.92/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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