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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 521.10 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 521.10 and 152.49 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 521.10 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/521.10 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 521.10 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 79,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462.54/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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