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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.27 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.27 and 104.71 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.27 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.27 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.27 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 54,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684.28/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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