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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 523.56 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 523.56 and 120.88 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 523.56 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/523.56 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 523.56 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 63,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284.71/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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