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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 523.61 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 523.61 and 105.57 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 523.61 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/523.61 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 523.61 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 55,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,276.98/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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