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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.14 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.14 and 104.64 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.14 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.14 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.14 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 54,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636.73/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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