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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 522.01 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 522.01 and 162.98 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 522.01 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/522.01 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 522.01 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 85,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,077.19/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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