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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.58 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.58 and 209.65 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.58 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.58 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.58 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 109,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,558.37/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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