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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.75 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.75 and 153.54 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.75 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.75 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.75 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 80,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,263.04/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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