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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.78 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.78 and 220 is: 330

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.78 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.78 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.78 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 115,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011.60/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330

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