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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 522.99 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 522.99 and 132.31 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 522.99 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/522.99 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 522.99 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 69,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,196.81/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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