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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 522.94 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 522.94 and 240.28 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 522.94 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/522.94 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 522.94 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 125,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,652.02/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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