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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 522.60 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 522.60 and 211.60 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 522.60 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/522.60 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 522.60 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 110,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582.16/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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