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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.46 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.46 and 117.16 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.46 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.46 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.46 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 61,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211.41/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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