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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.31 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.31 and 105.43 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.31 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.31 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.31 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 55,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.57/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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