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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.30 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.30 and 267.20 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.30 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.30 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.30 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 139,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,558.56/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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