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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 520.57 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 520.57 and 152.01 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 520.57 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/520.57 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 520.57 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 79,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.24/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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