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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 521.56 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 521.56 and 211.03 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 521.56 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/521.56 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 521.56 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 110,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,064.81/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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