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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 522.63 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 522.63 and 211.98 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 522.63 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/522.63 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 522.63 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 110,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,787.11/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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