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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 523.26 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 523.26 and 105.30 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 523.26 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/523.26 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 523.26 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 55,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099.28/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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