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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 522.25 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 522.25 and 239.98 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 522.25 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/522.25 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 522.25 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 125,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,329.56/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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