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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 521.40 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 521.40 and 297.25 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 521.40 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/521.40 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 521.40 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 154,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,986.15/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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