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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 522.92 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 522.92 and 132.24 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 522.92 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/522.92 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 522.92 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 69,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,150.94/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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