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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 519.71 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 519.71 and 102.98 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 519.71 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/519.71 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 519.71 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 53,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519.22/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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