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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 522.63 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 522.63 and 153.50 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 522.63 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/522.63 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 522.63 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 80,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223.71/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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