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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.36 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.36 and 251.04 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.36 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.36 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.36 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 131,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,133.25/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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