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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 520.94 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 520.94 and 154.88 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 520.94 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/520.94 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 520.94 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 80,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,679.81/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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