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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.81 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.81 and 104.39 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.81 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.81 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.81 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 54,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471.75/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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