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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 523.22 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 523.22 and 132.33 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 523.22 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/523.22 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 523.22 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 69,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,237.04/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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