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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.74 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.74 and 211.82 is: 317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.74 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.74 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.74 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 110,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,723.11/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.55

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