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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.35 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.35 and 117.05 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.35 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.35 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.35 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 61,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,141.79/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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