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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.46, 521.03 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.46, 521.03 and 103.94 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.46 : 521.03 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.46/521.03 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.46x = 521.03 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.46x = 54,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.51/347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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