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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 522.56 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 522.56 and 194.20 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 522.56 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/522.56 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 522.56 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 101,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,481.15/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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