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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.58 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.58 and 117.27 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.58 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.58 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.58 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 61,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,284.02/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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