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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.20 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.20 and 132.36 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.20 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.20 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.20 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 69,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,250.75/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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