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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.20 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.20 and 104.72 is: 157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.20 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.20 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.20 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 54,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682.17/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.02

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