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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 523.31 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 523.31 and 105.48 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 523.31 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/523.31 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 523.31 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 55,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198.21/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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