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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.66 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.66 and 132.02 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.66 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.66 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.66 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 68,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,998.96/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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