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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 521.31 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 521.31 and 104.08 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 521.31 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/521.31 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 521.31 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 54,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255.34/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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