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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.45 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.45 and 131.85 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.45 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.45 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.45 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 68,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885.03/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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