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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 520.40 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 520.40 and 152.12 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 520.40 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/520.40 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 520.40 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 79,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,163.25/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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