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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 521.11 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 521.11 and 152.30 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 521.11 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/521.11 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 521.11 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 79,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,362.07/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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