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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 522.01 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 522.01 and 104.46 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 522.01 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/522.01 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 522.01 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 54,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.16/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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