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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.88 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.88 and 152.45 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.88 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.88 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.88 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 79,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,408.16/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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