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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.23 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.23 and 105.32 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.23 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.23 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.23 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 55,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,106.58/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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