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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 520.54 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 520.54 and 152.44 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 520.54 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/520.54 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 520.54 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 79,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351.12/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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