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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 523.80 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 523.80 and 221.04 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 523.80 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/523.80 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 523.80 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 115,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,780.75/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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