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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 522.39 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 522.39 and 238.83 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 522.39 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/522.39 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 522.39 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 124,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,762.40/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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