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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 523.05 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 523.05 and 194.32 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 523.05 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/523.05 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 523.05 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 101,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,639.08/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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