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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 522.72 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 522.72 and 194.38 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 522.72 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/522.72 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 522.72 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 101,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,606.31/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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