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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.96 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.96 and 155.44 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.96 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.96 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.96 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 81,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,131.38/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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