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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.76 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.76 and 152.01 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.76 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.76 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.76 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 79,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,159.97/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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