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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 522.49 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 522.49 and 246.15 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 522.49 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/522.49 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 522.49 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 128,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,613.18/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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