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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 522.78 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 522.78 and 153.88 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 522.78 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/522.78 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 522.78 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 80,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,442.77/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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