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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 523.56 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 523.56 and 240.91 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 523.56 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/523.56 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 523.56 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 126,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,130.43/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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