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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 522.62 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 522.62 and 104.91 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 522.62 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/522.62 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 522.62 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 54,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825.97/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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