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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 522.18 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 522.18 and 240.30 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 522.18 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/522.18 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 522.18 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 125,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,479.85/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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