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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.79, 522.98 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.79, 522.98 and 132.32 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.79 : 522.98 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.79/522.98 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.79x = 522.98 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.79x = 69,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,200.71/348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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