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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.51 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.51 and 256.70 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.51 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.51 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.51 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 134,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,128.32/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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