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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.98 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.98 and 152.31 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.98 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.98 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.98 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 79,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350.46/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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