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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 523.07 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 523.07 and 101.87 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 523.07 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/523.07 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 523.07 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 53,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.56/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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