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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.36 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.36 and 240.24 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.36 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.36 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.36 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 125,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,491.77/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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