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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 523.08 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 523.08 and 132.30 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 523.08 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/523.08 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 523.08 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 69,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,203.48/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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