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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 522.12 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 522.12 and 245.82 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 522.12 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/522.12 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 522.12 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 128,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,347.54/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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