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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.52 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.52 and 104.22 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.52 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.52 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.52 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 54,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352.81/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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