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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 523.55 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 523.55 and 105.52 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 523.55 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/523.55 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 523.55 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 55,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,245.00/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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