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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 522.99 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 522.99 and 240.19 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 522.99 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/522.99 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 522.99 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 125,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,615.66/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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