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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 522.09 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 522.09 and 218.93 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 522.09 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/522.09 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 522.09 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 114,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,298.55/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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