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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 521.45 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 521.45 and 104.23 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 521.45 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/521.45 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 521.45 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 54,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,351.26/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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