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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 521.55 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 521.55 and 268.16 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 521.55 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/521.55 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 521.55 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 139,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,858.85/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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