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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.35 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.35 and 218.82 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.35 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.35 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.35 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 114,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,303.13/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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