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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.65 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.65 and 105.02 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.65 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.65 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.65 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 54,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885.56/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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