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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.89, 521.85 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.89, 521.85 and 104.44 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.89 : 521.85 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.89/521.85 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.89x = 521.85 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.89x = 54,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502.01/347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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