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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 523.35 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 523.35 and 156.38 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 523.35 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/523.35 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 523.35 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 81,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.86/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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