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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 523.14 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 523.14 and 211.68 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 523.14 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/523.14 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 523.14 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 110,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,738.28/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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