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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 521.06 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 521.06 and 322.42 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 521.06 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/521.06 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 521.06 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 168,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,000.17/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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