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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 522.50 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 522.50 and 88.35 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 522.50 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/522.50 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 522.50 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 46,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.47/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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