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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 522.27 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 522.27 and 209.53 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 522.27 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/522.27 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 522.27 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 109,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,431.23/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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