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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 520.86 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 520.86 and 152.13 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 520.86 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/520.86 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 520.86 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 79,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,240.68/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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