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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.80 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.80 and 241.68 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.80 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.80 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.80 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 126,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,591.98/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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