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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.75 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.75 and 88.51 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.75 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.75 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.75 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 46,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268.60/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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