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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 521.21 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 521.21 and 104.08 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 521.21 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/521.21 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 521.21 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 54,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,245.19/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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