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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.46 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.46 and 194.32 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.46 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.46 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.46 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 101,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,524.43/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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