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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.16 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.16 and 131.76 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.16 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.16 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.16 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 68,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799.80/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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