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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.90 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.90 and 156.24 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.90 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.90 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.90 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 81,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,697.90/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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