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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 522.40 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 522.40 and 211.30 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 522.40 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/522.40 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 522.40 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 110,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,383.12/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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