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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 523 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 523 and 156.32 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 523 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/523 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 523 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 81,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,755.36/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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