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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 522.57 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 522.57 and 117.23 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 522.57 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/522.57 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 522.57 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 61,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,258.27/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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