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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.84 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.84 and 104.41 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.84 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.84 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.84 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 54,485.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,485.31/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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