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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 522.47 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 522.47 and 117.15 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 522.47 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/522.47 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 522.47 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 61,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,207.36/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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