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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 521.93 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 521.93 and 232.49 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 521.93 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/521.93 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 521.93 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 121,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,339.73/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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