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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 521.36 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 521.36 and 104.02 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 521.36 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/521.36 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 521.36 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 54,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.87/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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