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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.21 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.21 and 117 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.21 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.21 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.21 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 61,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098.57/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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