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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.34 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.34 and 152.18 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.34 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.34 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.34 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 79,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185.34/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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