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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 520.43 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 520.43 and 103.48 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 520.43 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/520.43 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 520.43 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 53,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854.10/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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