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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 522.85 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 522.85 and 92.08 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 522.85 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/522.85 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 522.85 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 48,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.03/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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