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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.04 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.04 and 152.63 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.04 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.04 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.04 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 79,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523.73/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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