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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 520.21 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 520.21 and 151.76 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 520.21 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/520.21 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 520.21 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 78,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,949.54/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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