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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 522.69 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 522.69 and 132.20 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 522.69 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/522.69 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 522.69 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 69,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099.62/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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