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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.32 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.32 and 117.18 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.32 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.32 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.32 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 61,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204.87/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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