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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 520.12 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 520.12 and 103.24 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 520.12 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/520.12 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 520.12 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 53,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697.19/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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