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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.74 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.74 and 101.71 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.74 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.74 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.74 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 53,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,167.89/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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