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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 520.89 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 520.89 and 152.25 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 520.89 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/520.89 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 520.89 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 79,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,305.50/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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