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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 522.70 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 522.70 and 218.60 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 522.70 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/522.70 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 522.70 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 114,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,262.22/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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