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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 522.55 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 522.55 and 245.70 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 522.55 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/522.55 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 522.55 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 128,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.54/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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