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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 522.37 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 522.37 and 211.43 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 522.37 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/522.37 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 522.37 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 110,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,443.63/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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