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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 522.65 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 522.65 and 117.26 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 522.65 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/522.65 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 522.65 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 61,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.74/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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