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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 523.38 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 523.38 and 102.16 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 523.38 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/523.38 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 523.38 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 53,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468.50/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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