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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 523.32 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 523.32 and 105.47 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 523.32 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/523.32 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 523.32 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 55,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194.56/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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