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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 521.64 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 521.64 and 244.32 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 521.64 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/521.64 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 521.64 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 127,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,445.13/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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