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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 523.46 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 523.46 and 220.32 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 523.46 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/523.46 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 523.46 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 115,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,328.71/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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