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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 522.16 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 522.16 and 116.98 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 522.16 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/522.16 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 522.16 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 61,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082.28/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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