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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 521.18 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 521.18 and 152.58 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 521.18 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/521.18 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 521.18 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 79,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,521.64/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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