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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 522.47 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 522.47 and 131.85 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 522.47 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/522.47 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 522.47 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 68,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.01/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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