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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.30 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.30 and 117.11 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.30 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.30 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.30 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 61,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168.30/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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