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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.70 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.70 and 132.08 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.70 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.70 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.70 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 69,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,035.27/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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