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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.23, 1,302.31 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.23, 1,302.31 and 348.08 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.23 : 1,302.31 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.23/1,302.31 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.23x = 1,302.31 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.23x = 453,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,301.99/868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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