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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.86 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.86 and 117.48 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.86 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.86 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.86 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 61,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422.93/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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