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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 523.51 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 523.51 and 281.18 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 523.51 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/523.51 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 523.51 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 147,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,200.77/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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