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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 522.41 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 522.41 and 209.84 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 522.41 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/522.41 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 522.41 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 109,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,620.23/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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