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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.36 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.36 and 131.82 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.36 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.36 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.36 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 68,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,857.50/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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