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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.10 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.10 and 88.08 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.10 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.10 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.10 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 45,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986.57/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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