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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 521.91 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 521.91 and 104.48 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 521.91 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/521.91 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 521.91 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 54,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528.50/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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