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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.45 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.45 and 194.40 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.45 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.45 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.45 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 101,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,564.28/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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