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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.94 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.94 and 105.08 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.94 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.94 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.94 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 54,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950.54/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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