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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 522.42 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 522.42 and 117.14 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 522.42 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/522.42 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 522.42 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 61,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,196.28/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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