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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.70 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.70 and 155.38 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.70 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.70 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.70 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 81,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,061.75/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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