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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.41 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.41 and 105.50 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.41 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.41 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.41 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 55,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217.14/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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