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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.54 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.54 and 132.04 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.54 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.54 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.54 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 68,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,996.18/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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