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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 522.40 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 522.40 and 131.94 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 522.40 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/522.40 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 522.40 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 68,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.46/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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