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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 520.48 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 520.48 and 154.72 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 520.48 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/520.48 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 520.48 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 80,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,528.67/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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