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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 522 and 91.50 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 47,763
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,763/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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