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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 521.73 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 521.73 and 220.02 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 521.73 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/521.73 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 521.73 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 114,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,791.03/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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