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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.45, 522.77 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.45, 522.77 and 104.99 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.45 : 522.77 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.45/522.77 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.45x = 522.77 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.45x = 54,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882.48/348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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