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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.56 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.56 and 91.88 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.56 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.56 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.56 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 48,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010.43/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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