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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.90 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.90 and 132.33 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.90 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.90 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.90 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 69,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,195.36/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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