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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 522.47 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 522.47 and 165.50 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 522.47 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/522.47 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 522.47 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 86,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468.79/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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