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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 521.43 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 521.43 and 104.15 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 521.43 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/521.43 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 521.43 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 54,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306.93/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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