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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.18 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.18 and 275.22 is: 412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.18 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.18 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.18 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 143,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,714.38/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.40

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