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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.80 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.80 and 156.20 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.80 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.80 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.80 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 81,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,661.36/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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