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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 521.37 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 521.37 and 245.32 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 521.37 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/521.37 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 521.37 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 127,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,901.18/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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