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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 522.78 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 522.78 and 156.22 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 522.78 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/522.78 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 522.78 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 81,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668.69/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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