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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.37 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.37 and 117.12 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.37 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.37 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.37 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 61,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,176.78/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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