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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 520.88 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 520.88 and 152.44 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 520.88 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/520.88 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 520.88 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 79,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402.95/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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