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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 522.60 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 522.60 and 212.26 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 522.60 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/522.60 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 522.60 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 110,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,927.08/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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