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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.03 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.03 and 104.54 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.03 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.03 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.03 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 54,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573.02/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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