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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 521.33 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 521.33 and 233.15 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 521.33 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/521.33 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 521.33 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 121,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,544.32/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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