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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 522.76 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 522.76 and 194.30 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 522.76 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/522.76 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 522.76 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 101,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,571.30/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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