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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 522.21 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 522.21 and 131.70 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 522.21 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/522.21 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 522.21 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 68,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775.06/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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