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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 520.89 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 520.89 and 103.84 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 520.89 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/520.89 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 520.89 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 54,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.87/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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