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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.58 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.58 and 245.60 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.58 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.58 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.58 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 128,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,345.65/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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