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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.28 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.28 and 155.28 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.28 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.28 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.28 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 80,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,944.36/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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