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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.93 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.93 and 132.24 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.93 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.93 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.93 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 69,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,152.26/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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