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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 522.84 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 522.84 and 211.78 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 522.84 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/522.84 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 522.84 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 110,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,727.06/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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