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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 523.34 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 523.34 and 105.44 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 523.34 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/523.34 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 523.34 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 55,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,178.81/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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