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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 525.80 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 525.80 and 316.08 is: 476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 525.80 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/525.80 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 525.80 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 166,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,194.86/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.23

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