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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.55 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.55 and 152.80 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.55 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.55 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.55 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 79,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,692.84/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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