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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.35 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.35 and 174.84 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.35 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.35 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.35 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 91,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,327.67/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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