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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.14 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.14 and 156.16 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.14 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.14 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.14 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 81,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693.54/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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