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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 522.56 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 522.56 and 315.12 is: 472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 522.56 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/522.56 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 522.56 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 164,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,669.11/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.90

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