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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 520.08 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 520.08 and 103.24 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 520.08 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/520.08 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 520.08 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 53,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,693.06/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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