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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 523.23 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 523.23 and 218.68 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 523.23 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/523.23 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 523.23 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 114,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,417.81/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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