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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 521.88 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 521.88 and 232.46 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 521.88 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/521.88 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 521.88 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 121,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,316.22/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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