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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 522.40 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 522.40 and 117.18 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 522.40 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/522.40 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 522.40 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 61,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214.83/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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