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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 522.95 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 522.95 and 105.23 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 522.95 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/522.95 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 522.95 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 55,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,030.03/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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