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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 523.02 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 523.02 and 156.30 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 523.02 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/523.02 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 523.02 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 81,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,750.40/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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