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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 521.14 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 521.14 and 155.04 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 521.14 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/521.14 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 521.14 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 80,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,797.55/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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