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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 521.24 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 521.24 and 322.60 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 521.24 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/521.24 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 521.24 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 168,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,152.02/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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