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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 521.57 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 521.57 and 293.92 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 521.57 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/521.57 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 521.57 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 153,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,299.29/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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