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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.88 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.88 and 152.21 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.88 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.88 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.88 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 79,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,283.14/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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