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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 521.92 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 521.92 and 244.98 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 521.92 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/521.92 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 521.92 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 127,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,859.96/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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