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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 522.38 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 522.38 and 156.02 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 522.38 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/522.38 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 522.38 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 81,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,501.73/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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