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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 522.30 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 522.30 and 268.66 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 522.30 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/522.30 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 522.30 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 140,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321.12/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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