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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.43 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.43 and 153.38 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.43 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.43 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.43 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 80,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,130.31/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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