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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 522.78 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 522.78 and 114.21 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 522.78 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/522.78 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 522.78 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 59,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,708.66/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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