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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 523.01 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 523.01 and 132.22 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 523.01 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/523.01 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 523.01 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 69,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,152.38/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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