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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.42 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.42 and 218.08 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.42 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.42 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.42 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 113,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,929.35/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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