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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 523.04 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 523.04 and 153.64 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 523.04 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/523.04 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 523.04 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 80,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,359.87/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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