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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.28 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.28 and 105.37 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.28 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.28 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.28 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 55,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137.49/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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