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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.39 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.39 and 105.44 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.39 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.39 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.39 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 55,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187.29/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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