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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 523.22 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 523.22 and 132.41 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 523.22 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/523.22 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 523.22 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 69,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279.56/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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