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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 522.83 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 522.83 and 245.75 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 522.83 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/522.83 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 522.83 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 128,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,481.63/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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