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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 522.33 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 522.33 and 117.15 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 522.33 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/522.33 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 522.33 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 61,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190.96/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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