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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 521.40 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 521.40 and 104.20 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 521.40 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/521.40 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 521.40 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 54,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329.88/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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