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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 522.62 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 522.62 and 117.31 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 522.62 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/522.62 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 522.62 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 61,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305.35/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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