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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 521.30 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 521.30 and 104.12 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 521.30 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/521.30 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 521.30 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 54,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.76/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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