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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 521.64 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 521.64 and 234.48 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 521.64 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/521.64 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 521.64 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 122,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,314.15/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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