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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 523.16 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 523.16 and 218.45 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 523.16 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/523.16 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 523.16 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 114,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,280.59/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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