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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 523.19 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 523.19 and 156.20 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 523.19 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/523.19 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 523.19 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 81,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718.88/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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