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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 522.90 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 522.90 and 105.20 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 522.90 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/522.90 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 522.90 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 55,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.08/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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