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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.56 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.56 and 88.37 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.56 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.56 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.56 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 46,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.57/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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