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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 521.49 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 521.49 and 152.51 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 521.49 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/521.49 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 521.49 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 79,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.44/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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