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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 521.99 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 521.99 and 232.68 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 521.99 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/521.99 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 521.99 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 121,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,455.47/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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