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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.23 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.23 and 165.57 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.23 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.23 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.23 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 86,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,465.62/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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