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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.20, 522.40 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.20, 522.40 and 104.74 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.20 : 522.40 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.20/522.40 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.20x = 522.40 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.20x = 54,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717.74/348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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