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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 523.21 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 523.21 and 153.90 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 523.21 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/523.21 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 523.21 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 80,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,522.02/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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