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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.23 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.23 and 117.03 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.23 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.23 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.23 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 61,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,116.87/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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