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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 523.28 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 523.28 and 105.42 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 523.28 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/523.28 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 523.28 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 55,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164.18/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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