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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 523.18 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 523.18 and 132.32 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 523.18 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/523.18 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 523.18 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 69,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,227.18/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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