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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 522.32 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 522.32 and 211.53 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 522.32 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/522.32 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 522.32 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 110,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,485.29/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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