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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 520.24 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 520.24 and 103.38 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 520.24 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/520.24 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 520.24 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 53,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,782.41/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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