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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 520.56 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 520.56 and 149.58 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 520.56 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/520.56 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 520.56 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 77,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865.36/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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