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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 522.65 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 522.65 and 153.33 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 522.65 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/522.65 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 522.65 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 80,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137.92/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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