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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 522.62 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 522.62 and 132.01 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 522.62 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/522.62 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 522.62 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 68,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,991.07/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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