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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 522.72 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 522.72 and 132.06 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 522.72 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/522.72 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 522.72 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 69,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032.36/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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