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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 523.04 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 523.04 and 218.31 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 523.04 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/523.04 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 523.04 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 114,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,183.77/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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