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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 523.35 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 523.35 and 211.52 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 523.35 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/523.35 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 523.35 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 110,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,698.99/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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