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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.14 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.14 and 103.22 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.14 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.14 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.14 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 53,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688.85/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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