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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.78 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.78 and 103.72 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.78 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.78 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.78 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 54,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012.18/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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