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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 523.40 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 523.40 and 210.19 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 523.40 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/523.40 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 523.40 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 110,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,013.45/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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