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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 522.72 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 522.72 and 117.38 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 522.72 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/522.72 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 522.72 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 61,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356.87/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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