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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.54 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.54 and 152.84 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.54 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.54 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.54 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 79,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.17/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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