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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.36 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.36 and 245.74 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.36 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.36 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.36 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 128,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,364.75/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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