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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 522.59 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 522.59 and 218.13 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 522.59 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/522.59 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 522.59 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 113,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,992.56/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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