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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.85 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.85 and 105.08 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.85 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.85 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.85 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 54,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941.86/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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