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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.53 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.53 and 152.08 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.53 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.53 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.53 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 79,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162.28/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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