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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.30 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.30 and 239.96 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.30 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.30 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.30 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 125,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,331.11/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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