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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 520.20 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 520.20 and 232.40 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 520.20 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/520.20 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 520.20 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 120,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,891.88/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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