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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.72 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.72 and 153.50 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.72 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.72 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.72 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 80,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234.91/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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