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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 523.07 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 523.07 and 114.49 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 523.07 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/523.07 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 523.07 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 59,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,883.67/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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