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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.87 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.87 and 153.38 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.87 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.87 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.87 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 80,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197.80/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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