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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 521.19 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 521.19 and 152.57 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 521.19 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/521.19 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 521.19 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 79,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,515.35/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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