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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.49 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.49 and 105.46 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.49 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.49 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.49 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 55,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207.26/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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