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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.98 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.98 and 104.52 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.98 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.98 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.98 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 54,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557.35/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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