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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 523.06 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 523.06 and 153.55 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 523.06 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/523.06 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 523.06 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 80,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,313.19/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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