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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 521.18 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 521.18 and 104.01 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 521.18 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/521.18 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 521.18 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 54,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207.80/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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