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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.28 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.28 and 175.52 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.28 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.28 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.28 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 91,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,843.93/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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