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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 521.09 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 521.09 and 155.02 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 521.09 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/521.09 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 521.09 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 80,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,779.37/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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