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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 523.35 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 523.35 and 220.50 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 523.35 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/523.35 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 523.35 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 115,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,398.68/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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