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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 522.99 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 522.99 and 114.45 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 522.99 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/522.99 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 522.99 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 59,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856.21/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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