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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 522.40 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 522.40 and 117.20 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 522.40 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/522.40 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 522.40 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 61,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225.28/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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