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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 523.23 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 523.23 and 105.31 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 523.23 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/523.23 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 523.23 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 55,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,101.35/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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