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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.04 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.04 and 116.96 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.04 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.04 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.04 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 61,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054.60/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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