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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 523.62 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 523.62 and 218.97 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 523.62 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/523.62 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 523.62 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 114,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,657.07/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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