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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 520.62 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 520.62 and 154.76 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 520.62 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/520.62 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 520.62 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 80,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,571.15/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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