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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 521.10 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 521.10 and 348.20 is: 521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 521.10 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/521.10 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 521.10 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 181,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447.02/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.10

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