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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 523.20 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 523.20 and 246.40 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 523.20 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/523.20 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 523.20 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 128,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,916.48/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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