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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.44 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.44 and 240.11 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.44 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.44 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.44 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 125,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,441.06/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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