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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.44 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.44 and 154.50 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.44 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.44 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.44 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 80,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,407.98/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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