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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.56 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.56 and 104.24 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.56 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.56 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.56 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 54,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367.41/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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