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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 522.64 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 522.64 and 153.64 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 522.64 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/522.64 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 522.64 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 80,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298.41/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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