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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.40 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.40 and 117.15 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.40 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.40 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.40 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 61,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200.47/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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