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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 521.99 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 521.99 and 240.35 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 521.99 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/521.99 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 521.99 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 125,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,459.09/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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