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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 521.15 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 521.15 and 152.64 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 521.15 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/521.15 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 521.15 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 79,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,547.57/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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