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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.70 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.70 and 211.42 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.70 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.70 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.70 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 110,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,509.23/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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