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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 521.78 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 521.78 and 233.10 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 521.78 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/521.78 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 521.78 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 121,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,625.75/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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