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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 521.15 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 521.15 and 103.96 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 521.15 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/521.15 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 521.15 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 54,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,175.63/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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