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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.82 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.82 and 104.42 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.82 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.82 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.82 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 54,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.44/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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