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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 521.36 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 521.36 and 104.12 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 521.36 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/521.36 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 521.36 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 54,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284.00/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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