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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.40 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.40 and 104.79 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.40 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.40 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.40 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 54,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742.30/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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