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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 521.94 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 521.94 and 322.48 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 521.94 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/521.94 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 521.94 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 168,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,317.07/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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