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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 520.43 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 520.43 and 103.50 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 520.43 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/520.43 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 520.43 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 53,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863.99/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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