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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.76 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.76 and 104.34 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.76 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.76 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.76 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 54,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,440.44/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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