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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 521.33 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 521.33 and 104.07 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 521.33 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/521.33 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 521.33 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 54,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254.29/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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