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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 523.34 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 523.34 and 221.08 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 523.34 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/523.34 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 523.34 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 115,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,700.01/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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