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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.19, 520.63 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.19, 520.63 and 152.08 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.19 : 520.63 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.19/520.63 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.19x = 520.63 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.19x = 79,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175.73/347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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